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1. 251 夫 After My Husband Died, the Unhinged Crown Prince Lured Me into the Eastern Palace! 夫君死后，疯批太子诱我入东宫！ Spring Comes to Lianjiang at Night连江夜入春Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Strong, gentle blind woman X crazed, brutal crown prince] Everyone knew that Wei Jingshen, the crown prince, was learned and cultured, but also cruel, brooding, and cold as ice. No one dared approach him. During an assassination attempt, he ended up in a mountain village, where a country doctor saved him. By chance, his eyes met those of his benefactor's wife. Her pupils were pitch-black, her gaze unfocused and empty. Wei Jingshen lowered his eyes, his expression indifferent. What a pity, she w 2.2kReads8.2Score176Shelves
2. 252 被 The General I Used and Abandoned Has Returned to Court 被我始乱终弃的将军回朝了 Puffpaw噗爪Ancient Romance478k WordsCompleted Xie Chuizhu, reborn, puts on an acting performance every day. Fleeing home at night and worried about the dangers of a long journey? She tricks a great general into escorting her. Arriving in Jiankang with no way to make a living? She disguises herself as a man and takes a job at a male brothel. Having trouble investigating her father’s murder? She changes her name and identity, then ventures into danger as a man. After a long journey through a second life, Xie Chuizhu finally gets what she want 2.2kReads9.1Score258Shelves
3. 253 睁 I Opened My Eyes and Became the Flirtatious Side Character Who Abused the Down-and-Out Prince 睁眼！成虐待落魄皇子的轻浮女配 Taishi Ying太史婴Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The short drama “Reborn as a Flirtatious Widow, I Tormented My Younger Brother-in-Law Until He Ascended the Throne” is now streaming. Prince Ding, Xiao Nanshen, was the Great Xuan's God of War. But people close to him set him up, leaving him gravely wounded and disabled, then pursued him. When poison reached his brain, his subordinate disguised him as a long-lost younger brother and brought him home to hide him. The subordinate died of his injuries, and Xiao Nanshen found himself face-to-face wi 45.5kReads9.3Score5.4kShelves

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   Without these books, what kind of ancient romance novel brain would I be?!

4. 254 小 Little Sweetheart! Soft and Irresistible! Both Tyrants Are in Love with Her 小娇娇！香软撩！两个暴君都爱她 Jade Beauty玉美人Ancient Romance451k WordsCompleted [Doll-faced, curvy, easygoing sweet girl vs. a tyrant with two personalities] [Both are each other’s first and only + doting romance + size difference + height difference + slight age gap] Song Yan is a special girl, so she knows a secret. The lofty emperor actually has two souls living inside him. His dominant personality is gentle and refined as jade, aloof and restrained, shrewd and calculating: a bona fide obsessive yandere. His secondary personality is volatile, unrestrained, brutal, and bl 6kReads9.2Score605Shelves
5. 255 公 The Princess Is Stunning and Clear-Headed, but the King Pursues Her Day and Night 公主绝美清醒，大王日夜纠缠 Yao Yang遥飏Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted Neither the hero nor the heroine is a good person. Marriage first, love later; she tempts him; both are chaste; size difference; the hero is a hopeless romantic; romantic tension early on; a powerful heroine and political intrigue in the middle and later parts. More serious than a mindless feel-good story. Purely fictional ancient setting. Please don’t overanalyze. Liu Chuying is the ninth princess of Beixiang. While the other princesses study the Four Books and Five Classics, her mother teache 2.1kReads8.9Score195Shelves

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   The first book features a very intelligent female lead, who is given more screen time than the male lead, making it a very enjoyable read. The second book is about cousins ​​[kiss emoji]. The third book is a sweet story about a princess and a general, and the princess is quite dashing, not at all pampered. The fourth book is about palace intrigue! The fifth book is about a princess marrying a foreign king!

6. 256 满 The Entire Court Demands the Throne, While I Recline in the Empress's Arms and Advise Her on Ruling the Realm 满朝逼宫，我躺女帝怀里指点江山 Jiang Yufei江宇飞Ancient Romance277k WordsCompleted On his first day after transmigrating to Cangheng, Li Yingchuan became the laughingstock of the entire court. His martial channels were destroyed, his reputation was in tatters, and an imperial wedding decree from Empress Rong Lingzhang forced him to stay in the palace, where everyone looked down on him as a “kept emperor.” He didn’t have to attend court or lead troops. He lived in the imperial palace, slept in the empress’s bed, ate imperial cuisine, and used royal treasures. Even his life depe 41Reads—Score124Shelves

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   Li Yingchuan was perfectly content living off his wife, but fate had other plans. His transmigration started in a terrible way; his martial arts meridians were destroyed, and he suffered endless ridicule. Fortunately, he had a sign-in system to keep him company. He easily resolved the power struggles of powerful ministers, and he repelled enemy cavalry when they pressed into the city. Anyone who dared to bully the Empress would not be let off lightly.

7. 257 穿 After My Transmigration into a Book Fails, the Tyrant Wants My Life 穿书攻略失败后暴君要我小命 Mu La木拉Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted and Funny] [The Heroine Chases Her Husband After Losing Him] [Imprisonment Later On] Funny beauty × troubled, obsessive young man After years of biding her time, Meng Huai finally succeeds in twisting the male lead, who was supposed to be a noble, moonlit gentleman, into a full-blown mad tyrant. And then... Mission accomplished. Time for this wage slave to clock out. So, under the System's threats and inducements, Meng Huai leaps from the city wall in front of tens of thousands of 123Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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   This is the only book I've ever finished that I still want more (and the only one I read in one go!), And it only has a little over 100 chapters!!!

8. 258 闻 The Sound of Spring 闻春声 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance161k WordsCompleted [Taciturn, stammering country hunk VS vivacious, fiery widow. Farming romance, one-on-one, both leads’ first relationship] [She makes the first move, and the unyielding tree finally blossoms. A period farming romance] At the matchmaker's urging, young Yao Chunniang took her dowry and married into the Zhang family in Lishui Village. Who could have guessed that on their wedding night, her sickly husband would close his eyes and die? Before Yao Chunniang could even process what had happened, she ha 29.5kReads9.6Score3.5kShelves
9. 259 娇 The Pampered Madam 娇宠夫人 A Journey Through Mountains and Seas山海一程Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted Su Yuan was born into the Great Sheng Dynasty, where people prized slender figures. But when she grew up, she was a voluptuous beauty, which made it difficult for her to find a husband. Then, after being selected as a concubine, she was assigned to Prince Qin, Pei Jingheng. Since she was here, she decided to make the best of it. Su Yuan planned to shut the door and live a quiet life of her own. She hadn't expected Pei Jingheng to be handsome and perceptive, with no prejudice against her, even th 28.4kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves

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   Highly recommend it! I stayed up all night to finish watching it. In an era where thinness is considered beautiful, the female lead is plump and voluptuous, yet she wins the favor of the King of Qin and rises from his concubine to Empress.

10. 260 名 After My Reputation Hit Rock Bottom, I Cleared My Name by Farming 名声烂透后，我靠种田逆袭洗白 Second Miss Jinjiner金金二小姐Ancient Romance267k WordsOngoing [Farming] [System] [Family Life] [Building Wealth] [Historical Romance] The sky is falling! The moment she arrives in this world, she becomes a desperate-to-marry woman who drugged a scholar! But the mess left behind by the original owner goes far beyond that. She steals chickens and dogs, is lazy and greedy, and nearly gets beaten to death by her own grandfather. Her two uncles even take turns trying to purge the Ye family of this disgrace. Strangely, though, this foolish, wicked home-wrecker i 2.1kReads—Score217Shelves
11. 261 我 I'm a Lucky Little Darling, Blessed with Good Fortune Every Step of the Way 我是福运小奶包，一路亨通旺旺旺 Second Miss Jinjiner金金二小姐Ancient Romance3.4M WordsCompleted (Full-cast audio drama + animated series now available) [Farming + beloved by all + lucky treasure + super strength + foreknowledge] To keep the family from being swallowed up by greedy relatives, Qingbao's mother claims she has given birth to a boy. Just then, her father dies on the battlefield, and her mother is frail after a premature birth. Her four gaunt, underfed sisters do their best to keep the family afloat. But little Qingbao is born with a halo of good fortune, and one lucky thing aft 8.7kReads8.9Score769Shelves
12. 262 废 The Good-for-Nothing Princess Awakens: Her Time-Traveling Best Friend Helps Her Become Empress 废柴公主觉醒：跨时空闺蜜带称帝 Who Wants Peanuts谁要吃花生Ancient Romance791k WordsOngoing [Multiple Male Leads / Romantic Tension / Love Rivals / Political Intrigue / Growth] The princess incurs numerous romantic debts while pursuing her ambitions. The imperial physician, her secret guard, a mysterious merchant, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review... one after another, they all fall for her. [The Male Leads' Lines] Wen Yu (the aloof imperial physician): "It's not that I don't want to. I think of you every moment, cherish you every instant, savor the memories every day, and 21.3kReads8.2Score1.2kShelves

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    Highly recommend this historical romance! The political intrigue and suspense are palpable, and it features a diverse cast of male leads: the gentle and refined, the muscular and athletic, the exceptionally talented, and the resourceful. Watch as the princess rises from humble beginnings to the top, ruling the land with a multitude of handsome men by her side—it's incredibly addictive! It has already been adapted into two high-quality comics, guaranteeing a high-quality reading experience.

13. 263 盲 The Blind Prince Keeps Fighting, Snatching, and Playing the Victim 盲眼王爷他又争又抢又茶 April Friend四月友人Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted (Slow-Burn Romance / Love Grows Over Time / Mutual Healing / Young Love / HE) Fleeing famine northward, Su Ying was so weak with hunger that she nearly died in the blizzard. The blind young master Pei Xiu of the Minister's residence saved her and took her in. Two years later, power changed hands, and the Pei family fell overnight. The night the family was arrested and their home confiscated, Su Ying rescued the little blind boy amid the chaos. · That year, Su Ying was sixteen, hiding from place 72.9kReads9.3Score14.5kShelves
14. 264 太 Your Highness, the Crown Prince, You’re Under Arrest 太子殿下你被逮捕了 Ink-Stained Summer墨染一夏Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Everyone praises Fourth Miss Wen Wanning of the Ning'an Marquis’s Estate as gentle, graceful, clever, proper, and well-read, calling her the finest young lady in the capital. Only the Crown Prince knows what she’s really like. All he can say is, “That girl gets jealous, gets jealous, gets jealous,” before spoiling her rotten. 2kReads9.0Score206Shelves

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    The male lead, Juejuezi, is the gentle and refined type. If you like this type, you can read it without worry; there are no angst-filled moments throughout.

15. 265 逼 You Forced Me to Marry the Regent, So Why Are You Crying Now That I'm Pregnant? 逼我嫁摄政王，我有孕你哭什么 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted The short drama “Where the Mountain Has Trees, the Trees Have Branches” is now available. [Publication deal signed + male lead fights to claim her + second male lead begs for her back + marriage before love] Jiang Chuyue has been in love with Xiao Ji for ten years. As his nominal “younger sister,” all she can do is watch him take one concubine after another. At a palace banquet, Xiao Ji protects his beloved concubine by forcing Jiang Chuyue to marry the regent. Xiao Ji tells her, “The regent is 25.8kReads8.7Score2kShelves

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    The male lead's character is amazing!

16. 266 缠 Entwined Pearl 缠明珠 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [A seemingly sweet-faced, emotionally detached woman vs. a gloomy, love-starved, clingy human flytrap] Shen Yuanzhu, who loves money more than life itself, gives the only bit of sincerity she has to Xie Xuchuan, only for him to turn around and have a child with someone else. He says, “Yuanzhu, you can raise the child. He can have the family fortune. I’ll make it up to you in other ways.” Shen Yuanzhu thinks he’s lost his mind. Their marriage contract, bound by mutual interests, can’t be dissolve 42.8kReads8.5Score5.4kShelves

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    This book is good; it has a classic, old-fashioned feel, and the romance between the male and female leads doesn't feel abrupt. It develops gradually, without being instantly captivating or the male lead inexplicably seeing the female lead as his savior. This author also has another good book, "Bound Spring Love."

17. 267 寒 A Cold Crow Nests in Your Heart 寒鸦栖君心 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone envies the Prince of Beian for loving his wife beyond all measure, with a love as deep as the sea. No one knows he won this perfect life by risking everything. Yan Junjue clawed his way out of a mountain of corpses in the Cold Palace. He was bloodthirsty and ruthless, a possessive, obsessive madman whose jealousy was carved into his bones. Everyone in the world feared him. Only Cui Yunqi was a little warmth in his endless darkness. She was the proud and steadfast lord of Hanya City, dev 9.8kReads8.8Score984Shelves

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    Highly recommended! The plot, characters, and logic are sound, the values ​​are positive, and the overall scope is grand.

18. 268 一 Part Ways in Peace, General, Let Me Be Beautiful on My Own 一别两宽，将军自重，妾身想独美 Lu Li路鲤Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted 69.6kReads8.9Score14.9kShelves

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    01. A clean break, General, please respect yourself; I wish to enjoy my own happiness. 02. After switching to the Path of Ruthlessness, my fellow disciples wept and begged for forgiveness. 003. The General's lineage lasted nine generations before a daughter was born. Princes vied to marry into his family. 05. My spoiled yet mediocre husband is going crazy again.

19. 269 嫡 Schemes of the Legitimate Daughter: Han Ya Holds the Capital in Her Grip 嫡女谋：寒鸦权倾京华 Cai Qi采芑Ancient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing Under the Yong'an reign of the Great Sheng, dark currents stirred in the capital. The foolish legitimate daughter Wei Ciyuan's soul was suddenly replaced, and she became the unseen hand moving the pieces. With a brothel as her cover and women as her blades, the Eclipse Moon Tower rose. As the cold crows called, the court's powerful were all in her palm. The brutal regent Xiao Jinyan held power over the entire court, yet somehow fell for a mysterious cold crow. An imperial decree of marriage brou 41.8kReads8.5Score2.3kShelves

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    📖 Strong female lead, not the kind who just talks the talk but walks the walk. 📖 She plays dumb to outsmart everyone; the more patient she is in the beginning, the more ruthless she becomes later. 📖 Both leads are strong, strong, strong (I can't stress this enough!). 📖 Sweet and fluffy, no angst, the male lead only makes exceptions for her. 📖 The political intrigue is intelligent, not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. 📖 Both the male and female leads are incredibly powerful; the fight scenes are thrilling! 🔥 There are just enough chapters for everyone, perfect for commuting, relaxing, or before bed. For those of you currently experiencing a reading slump, this is a must-read! 🛏️ Remember to come back and give it five stars after you finish reading, and let's chat in the comments!

20. 270 卿 Qingqing, May You Be at Peace 卿卿其安 Gu Mingyu顾铭钰Ancient Romance245k WordsOngoing Everyone in the capital knew that the Xie family's legitimate daughter, Xie Zhaoyue, was ruthless. She pushed her half-sister into a pond with her own hands and watched coldly as she sank. Later, she went far away to Wu Commandery. After years of planning, she finally married into the Eastern Palace, just as she had hoped. She thought the game was already won. But what awaited her was the execution of the entire Xie family. Her mother left her only one message: "As long as you are here, the Xie 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recently stumbled upon a historical romance novel. There's no reincarnation or unexpected power. The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a military family; she doesn't let love cloud her judgment, relying entirely on her own careful planning for survival. The opening is very impactful; the characters aren't simply black and white. Her half-sister, parents, and those around her all possess complex human natures, not just simple good or bad people. The romance doesn't overshadow the main plot; political intrigue and family power struggles take center stage. If you enjoy realistic historical romance novels, this is worth checking out.

21. 271 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 18.6kReads9.5Score3kShelves

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    I highly recommend "Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Building"!!! I love Lou Xianyue so much!

22. 272 星 The Galaxy Is My Betrothal Gift! 星河为聘！ Still Haven't Eaten My Fill Today今天也没吃饱Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy + 1vN + immortal cultivation + all male leads are virgins + ensemble cast + side couples, do not read if you dislike them] Shen Yun transmigrated into a book, landing in an absurd male-oriented cultivation novel. The original heroine, Bai Qimeng, had a special constitution that drew several powerful men into forcing their love on her. Shen Yun, meanwhile, became the original heroine’s junior sister, a mere backdrop for the plot. Shen Yun was speechless. Shen Yun prayed. Give m 64.1kReads9.3Score7.7kShelves

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    I need to recharge now before work tomorrow!

23. 273 虞 Yu Zhao Reborn: Cutting Ties and Settling Scores 虞昭重生断恩仇 Glass Salted Fish玻璃咸鱼Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing Original novel of the short drama "After Switching to the Heartless Path, My Senior Brothers Wept and Begged for Forgiveness" In her previous life, Yu Zhao spent her whole life fighting Ye Congxin to win back the affection of her master and five senior brothers. In the end, she became a traitor despised by everyone and was killed by the very master she loved. Reborn, she gave up trying to mend her relationship with her master and senior brothers, and took the initiative to cultivate the Heartles 16.6kReads9.3Score2.2kShelves
24. 274 急 Help! The Poor Guy I Bullied and Toyed With Became the Crown Prince 急！我欺凌玩弄过的穷鬼变太子了 Taishi Ying太史婴Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted Su Niao was beautiful and spoiled, and her antics finally got her force-fed poisoned wine. Only then did she realize she was a disposable supporting character. Reborn, she opened her eyes and immediately kicked her two-timing fiancé to the curb, then set off to take revenge on the dog emperor who had given her poisoned wine in her previous life! Xie Chenyuan had yet to become emperor. He had lost his memory and ended up living with a poor family: a frail younger brother, little sister, and blind 24.2kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves

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    My collection of books needs no introduction. The first one is super good; it's a bit melodramatic at the beginning and you might even hate the male lead a little, but after he lets go, his relationship with the female lead gets better and better, and it ends with a beautiful happy ending. The second one is incredibly popular, so I won't go into detail about its quality. I've recommended the third one countless times; you can check out my previous posts on my homepage. The fourth one is the same.

25. 275 锦 The Lucky Darling of the Family: The Five-Year-Old Prodigy Doctor 锦鲤团宠：神医萌妃五岁半 Queen of the North北境女王Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (The heroine is decisive and ruthless, a big shot with many secret identities. The male lead is a calculating white lotus who is warm only to her. Face-slapping and sweet romance.) After loving the wrong man, she suffered the fall of her kingdom and the destruction of her family. Her rival cut her open to take her unborn child, and she died with a sword through her heart. The young clan head of a reclusive ancient martial arts family, reborn and transmigrated, returns to the age of five and a ha 5kReads9.1Score828Shelves
26. 276 病 The Possessive Tyrant Is Cold by Day but Wants Kisses at Night 病娇暴君他白天冷冰冰晚上要亲亲 Song of the Ages千秋岁引Ancient Romance562k WordsCompleted [Possessive love + strong heroine + everyone's darling + devoted couple + secret identities + reborn + a mutually devoted, powerful couple in a satisfying 1v1 romance] In her previous life, she was deceived and manipulated into calling off her wedding, then died in a terrible fire. Only the violent emperor rushed into the flames to protect her, his eyes bloodshot. He avenged her, held her old clothes, and followed her in death. After being reborn, she kicks aside the scumbag man and the vile wom 1.8kReads9.1Score254Shelves
27. 277 白 The White Moonlight Noble Consort’s Daily Life in the Harem 白月光贵妃的后宫日常 Yuanzi Eats Mulberries元子吃桑葚Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted (Cover used with permission) With an illustrious family background, breathtaking beauty, and the distinction of being the emperor’s moonlight, Jiang Hui should have found life as a Noble Consort effortlessly easy. Unfortunately, the sisters in all but name in the Eastern Palace, wave after wave of beautiful candidates from the provinces, and the supposed substitutes who resemble her in looks and bearing all tell her the same thing: no one can walk unscathed through the imperial harem. [Alternate 24.3kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves
28. 278 九 Ninefold Brocade 九重锦 Evening Breeze Under the Moon月下晚风Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted Household and palace intrigue, with the leads not both being each other's first. A fictional setting, with all ranks and titles made up. A heroine who grows over time and isn't blinded by love. After being suppressed for more than a decade, a concubine-born daughter has her fate rearranged overnight. Entering the prince's manor only fuels her ambition. Her birth father ignores her, allowing her stepmother to torment her and her mother for half their lives without ever offering them the slightest 31.7kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    Why is no one recommending "Ninefold Brocade" (the third to last book)? I really enjoy reading about the female protagonist's growth journey, for herself and her family, but not for men.

29. 279 病 The Mad Concubine Is Too Unhinged, and His Majesty Indulges Her Without Restraint 病娇贵妃太疯批，陛下宠溺无度 Guest from the Green Cliff in a Pillow枕中青崖客Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue | Scheming | Unhinged and possessive | Older man | Everyone protects her | Healing | Devoted to her in the second half] [Content warning] The male lead has a harem in the first half, but devotes himself to her alone in the second half. Readers who require a male lead with no past relationships should proceed with caution. This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story. If you like everything going smoothly, proceed with caution. Ling Qihe's birth mother transmigrated into a chaoti 26kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves

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    I highly recommend this historical romance novel. The female lead is talented and resourceful, and even the villains aren't deliberately made to look stupid. It's really good.

30. 280 皇 The Empress Is a Max-Level Palace Intriguer, Crushing Everyone 皇后满级宫斗，嘎嘎乱杀 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + infidelity + fictional setting + a resourceful, money-loving, beauty-loving, life-loving empress ✖️ emperor] In her previous life, Hua Shu was a lowly palace maid. She schemed her way to the top of the political ladder, only to be condemned by everyone and branded a wicked woman who brought ruin to the nation. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the unfamiliar state of Chu, as an unloved empress who’s also being made a scapegoat. As if she’d put up with that! S 14.4kReads9.4Score2kShelves
31. 281 冬 Bound by Love at the Winter Solstice 冬至缚情 Snow Sheng Winter Solstice雪笙冬至Ancient Romance270k WordsCompleted The eldest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Dingbei marries into Prince Chen’s household by imperial decree. On their wedding night, her husband abandons her for the woman he loves. A scheming white lotus puts on an act at every turn and provokes her. In the capital, everyone plots and schemes, and intrigue is everywhere, whether hidden or open. But what does any of it have to do with her? She doesn’t love Prince Chen, nor does she love this prosperous, sordid capital. All she wants is to r 50.9kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    This book is highly recommended! The female lead is incredibly clear-headed!! The male lead is deeply in love with her! The whole story is super enjoyable! There are no chapters where the female lead is wronged to sacrifice herself for someone else! Both characters are virgins!

32. 282 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 57.2kReads9.5Score7.1kShelves
33. 283 团 The Adored Princess Is Beautiful and Sweet 团宠郡主美又娇 Wan YanS琬琰sAncient Romance451k WordsCompleted Sheng Wange was an astonishingly beautiful girl! She could compose poetry at three and speak in elegant phrases at five. By eight, she was the most beautiful and talented girl in the capital! Born to a noble family, her father was the prime minister, second only to The Outcast and above everyone else. Her mother was the second daughter of the Prince-Guarding General and the empress's younger sister. There were no princesses in the imperial family, nor any girls among the younger generation of th 1.2kReads8.7Score125Shelves

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    These are truly the top ancient romance novels on Tomato Bookstore.

34. 284 踹 After Dumping the Jerk, I Rose to Power 踹掉渣男后，我权倾朝野 I Want to Be a Tyrant我要当昏君Ancient Romance90k WordsCompleted [Both reborn | Devoted Crown Prince × Vengeful legitimate daughter] One sword through her heart, Shen Yuyan dies on the day the Third Prince ascends the throne. The man she had aided with all the Shen family’s military power and wealth, staking her entire clan’s lives on him, turns around and destroys her whole family. Her half-sister takes the empress’s throne, while the loyal Shen family is condemned to infamy for generations. When she opens her eyes again, she has been reborn before her comin —Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 285 我 At the Beginning of My Life 我生之初 Little He Doesn't Make Thunder小禾不打雷Ancient Romance466k WordsOngoing No money, no power, no influence An undocumented nobody + a destitute orphan girl + an amnesiac + teleportation Huh? How did teleportation get in there? No idea. I've lost my memory, so how would I remember all that... Searching for my memories... Run into a wrongful accusation while attending a wedding feast? Don't worry, watch her work. Your best friend is about to be left with nothing? Don't worry, watch her work. Your pursuer's entire family is about to be wiped out? Don't worry, watch her 2.9kReads—Score100Shelves

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    This is the ultimate ancient Chinese romance novel with a wildly imaginative plot! 🔥 It's so addictive you can't stop reading! A conspiracy hides behind an arranged marriage, powerful figures scheme against an honest family, and the heroine steps forward to save the day! [Top Post]

36. 286 下 After Descending to Earth, the Lucky Baby Girl Becomes the Darling of the Entire Imperial Clan 下凡后，锦鲤奶包被整个皇族团宠 Meow Jinjin喵金金Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s darling + sweet romance + alternate-world setting + mutual devotion + lighthearted style] The emperor of Yunxi has ten sons in a row, and he longs for a daughter more than anything. When the empress goes into labor, Yunxi welcomes its first little princess in a hundred years. The emperor of Yunxi issues an order: “Dote on her! All of you, dote on her!” Whatever the little princess wants, even if it’s a star in the sky, they must pluck it down for her. As they spoil her, Yunxi grows r 11.1kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves
37. 287 昭 The Old Grass of Zhaoxi 昭奚旧草 Shuhai Cangsheng书海沧生Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Across the vast lands of Huangyan, more than a hundred states rose in Huaguo. The feudal lords were enfeoffed, and their domains became the nations of Zhaoming. The archives record more than three million books, each containing the lives of eighty million people. Among those countless lives, each person is little more than a speck. Turn the pages with one hand, and fifty years pass in the blink of an eye, like spring blossoms falling. In one of those books stood a begonia garden. Inside it was a 5kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves

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    The order is not ranked! They're all great!!!

38. 288 侯 The Marquis's Legitimate Daughter: The Heir's Wife Plays by Her Own Rules 侯府嫡女：世子妃的路子有点野 Wangwang Milk Beans汪汪奶豆Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted Yun Ziyou was transmigrated into her mother’s womb! Her father is the emperor’s junior fellow disciple, her mother is the beloved daughter of the Imperial Tutor, her eldest brother is a prince consort and her sister-in-law is a princess, her adoptive parents are the emperor and empress, and her adoptive brother is the crown prince. In Bianjing, no one can beat her, and all the young wastrels have to bow their heads to her. In the martial world, she’s a renowned Young Master Wuyou, famous enough 1.4kReads8.9Score143Shelves
39. 289 长 A Long Farewell 长辞 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance102k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + tragic romance + both leads reborn] Another heartbreaking historical romance from Zhihu’s popular author Zhier, following An Ending at Dusk! Through a haze of consciousness, she relived her entire life, finally pausing on that sunny afternoon. He stood beneath a tree, his eyes covered with white cloth, smiling as he asked what she wanted. A young gentleman, handsome and refined as jade. One glance was enough to stay in her memory for years. If only she had known that meeting h 1.7kReads8.4Score213Shelves
40. 290 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.2kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
41. 291 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, How Do I Escape the Powerful Minister I Provoked? 穿书后，惹了权臣该怎么跑？ Sacrificial Wine by the Other Shore Flower彼岸花丶祭酒13k WordsCompleted After I transmigrated into a book, how am I supposed to escape after offending a powerful minister? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's short but beautiful.

42. 292 夫 Madam, the Heir Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time 夫人，世子他蓄谋已久 Susu Qian Ci酥酥芊瓷Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple, sweet romance, childhood friends] (Complete! Originally titled The Lady, the Heir Apparent Has Been Plotting This for a Long Time) [Scheming, doting heir apparent VS beautiful, high-maintenance heir apparent’s wife] Lu Zhaozhao, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yunyang’s household, is adored by her parents and protected by her older siblings. She has grown up in comfort, with everything going her way. At sixteen, Lu Zhaozhao is a peerless beauty, and the thre 27.7kReads9.2Score3kShelves
43. 293 双 The Two-Faced Chief Minister Is Head Over Heels! 双标首辅他超爱！ Is It a Melon or Not?瓜不瓜Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Qin Lang. At a young age, he rose to become the Grand Secretariat's chief minister in the Great Yan Dynasty. Renowned for his iron-fisted methods and ruthless brutality, he struck fear into the hearts of all who heard his name. Rumors swirled that the chief minister remained unmarried for two reasons: first, he was ruthless and cold-blooded; second, he... had a preference for men. Then one day, as the chief minister's carriage passed through a bustling marketplace, the wind lifted the curtains. 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who can resist the double standards of the prime minister! Rumors circulate that the current prime minister, Qin Lang, is ruthless and has a penchant for homosexuality, making him feared by all officials. The female lead, Su Wuqing, is betrothed to him. Hearing of his unattractive appearance, she secretly finds a handsome lover, planning to meet him secretly after the wedding. However, on the eve of their wedding, her lover vanishes without a trace. On their wedding night, when she lifts her veil, she discovers that her husband is none other than the very lover she has longed for! This ruthless and cold-blooded minister is utterly doting on the female lead. His fierce demeanor in public contrasts sharply with his gentle and tender nature in private, creating a sweet and adorable dynamic. ☘️

44. 294 嫡 My Elder Sister Refused to Marry the Chief Councilor, So I Happily Took Her Place 嫡姐拒嫁首辅，我笑纳了 Sacrificial Wine by the Other Shore Flower彼岸花丶祭酒Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted My Elder Sister Refused to Marry the Chief Councilor, So I Happily Took Her Place —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 295 后 A Laid-Back Concubine in the Inner Palace, Calmly Turning Her Life Around and Sunbathing 后宅小咸鱼，淡定翻身晒太阳 Orange Turned Orange橘子橙了Ancient Romance262k WordsOngoing Su Zhiyuan looked up at the person holding her around the belly and lifting her up, then lowered her head and kept nibbling on the pastry in her hand. Her father had said that everyone here was an important person, so she had to behave. Her mother had said that her father was the head of the family, and that if she listened to him, she’d get pastries. She’d been very good today, so she’d get another pastry when she got home. Six-year-old Feng Chen hugged Su Zhiyuan around the belly from behind a 10.2kReads8.6Score635Shelves

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    🍎✨①The male lead has had obsessive-compulsive disorder since childhood. When he was six years old, he saw the female lead hiding behind a rockery, secretly eating pastries. She was so cute and cuddly, like a porcelain doll. 🌿He took her back to his room and hid her away. He was possessive of her and wouldn't let her go home to see her mother. He fed her cakes and milk, dressed her up beautifully, and raised the little girl he had set his sights on.

46. 296 陌 When the Flowers Bloom on the Roadside, Will You Come Home? 陌上花开，可归矣 Mu Ziyang木子阳Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhaoyu was born into a marquis’s household, but her mother disliked her from the moment she was born and sent her to live with her maternal grandmother. Fortunately, Her Highness the Grand Princess raised her as her own daughter, and she grew up to become the most exalted young lady in the capital. The older brother who grew up alongside her was the one she loved, but he married someone else. Later, Jiang Zhaoyu became engaged to Chu Jinyi, the empress dowager’s grandnephew and the empress 4kReads8.9Score435Shelves
47. 297 咸 They Switched My Marriage, But This Idle Princess Won't Stand for It! 咸鱼王妃被换嫁，我不干了！ Sacrificial Wine by the Other Shore Flower彼岸花丶祭酒15k WordsCompleted They Switched My Marriage and Made Me a Lazy Princess Consort. I Won't Stand for It! —Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 298 清 The Aloof Crown Prince Falls for His Childhood Sweetheart at One Flirtatious Touch 清冷太子，青梅一撩就沦陷 Cheng Xixi娍晞晞Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + devoted to each other + older male lead + alternate history + childhood sweethearts + one-on-one romance] [The heroine is lively, adorable, and a little crafty] [The male lead is aloof in public but utterly doting in private] Yan Xuanyuan, the late empress’s son, and Wen Wanzhi, daughter of the Marquis of Zhenbei, grew up together as childhood sweethearts. Crown Prince Yan Xuanyuan was six years older than her. When Wen Wanzhi tur 201Reads—Score112Shelves

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    Childhood sweethearts, ancient romance, the male and female leads have no misunderstandings. This is the author's third book, and the beginning seems quite good. I feel the rating for the first book was a bit low; it's super sweet.

49. 299 天 A Match Made in Heaven: The Twin Heirs' Adored Consort 天赐良缘，双生世子娇宠妃 Half at Leisure半清闲Ancient Romance430k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + sweet indulgence + putting scumbags in their place + devoted to each other + happy ending] [Cool and aloof heir vs. sweet and gentle county princess, married first and in love later] [Arrogant heir vs. beautiful, bold young lady, love grows over time] Everyone in the capital knew that Prince Jin’s estate had twin heirs. The elder, Jiang Xiyan, was cool, reserved, calm, and steady. The younger, Jiang Xishi, was brave and resourceful, with extraordinary talent. On 101Reads8.0Score—Shelves
50. 300 春 Records of the Spring Banquet 春宴录 Zhang Daguang张大光Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted In the capital of the Great Sheng Dynasty, every spring brought the three-month “Spring Banquet Season.” Young noblemen and women of marriageable age would attend flower-viewing banquets, polo matches, spring hunts, poetry gatherings, palace banquets, and other social events. On the surface, it was a season for young men and women to meet and fall in love. In truth, it was a marriage market without weapons. Which family's daughter married into a powerful household, and which family's son gained 27Reads—Score101Shelves

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    During the spring banquet of the Dasheng Dynasty, all eligible young men from prominent families were brought to the marriage altar. Shen Zhiwei burned her own introduction in the tabloids, refused all the marriage proposals, and formed a cooperation with Xie Linchuan. While dealing with her family's pressure to get married, she also investigated the truth behind the malicious acquisition of her shop.

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